Linda S. Sprague Martinez, Ph.D.
Director, UConn Health Disparities Institute · University of Connecticut
Linda Sprague Martinez, Ph.D. has expertise in health equity and the social determinants of health.
Participatory Research Health Disparities Health Equity Community Health Social Determinants of Health
Jennifer Watling Neal
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Jennifer Watling Neal researches how social networks can be leveraged to improve K-12 educational contexts
Social Development Dissemination and Implementation Psychology K-12 Education Social Networks
Elizabeth (Betsy) VanDeusen, PhD
Director, Augusta University Literacy Center · Augusta University
Interdisciplinary Instruction Communities of Practice Literacy
Dale Peeples, MD
Pediatric Psychiatrist / Associate Professor of Psychiatry · Augusta University
Peeples is a highly-regarded psychiatrist providing tips to maintain mental wellbeing throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
Foster Care and Adoptions Medical Education Juvenile Delinquency Pediatric Psychiatry Telepsychiatry
Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.
Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.
Food Pantries School Food SNAP School Food Options Nutrition
Maury Nation
Associate Professor, Core Faculty, Human Development Counseling · Vanderbilt University
An expert in restorative justice, suspensions, equity for students of color and restorative discipline practices.
Public School Systems Race Bullying and School-Age Children Neighborhood Characteristics and Mental Health Community & School-based Prevention Research
Ryan J. Watson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Watson's research focuses on vulnerable adolescents, with a focus on interpersonal relationships.
Social Support LGBTQ Health Sexual Health, HIV Prevention Sexual/Gender Minority Youth and Young Adult Health Family Acceptance and Rejection
Kerri Raissian, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Public Policy · University of Connecticut
Public administration expert, focusing on child and family policy
The impact of early childhood investments on child well-being Role of policy in family violence and contraception subsidies How policy generates family complexity, data collection and decision making in the child protective system
Neil McNerney
Author, Relationship Expert, Parenting Guru
Helping Parents and Educators Become Better Leaders
Parenting With Purpose The Five Secrets to Disclipline Parenting Homework Leadership
Linda Halgunseth
Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and Chicano/Latino Studies · Michigan State University
Linda Halgunseth's research focuses on parenting and children’s health and well-being in African, European, and Latin American families.
Minority Health and Well-Being Children of Immigrants Mexican/American and African American Parenting Cultural Influences on Parent-Child Relationships and Parenting Culturally-Appropriate Measurement Development
Linda Pescatello, Ph.D., FACSM, FAHA
Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Pescatello specializes in exercise prescription for health benefit
Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Disease Complementary and Alternative Exercise Exercise Genomics Exercise Prescription
Harry Reis
Professor of Psychology and Dean's Professor in Arts, Sciences, and Engineering · University of Rochester
Professor Harry Reis' research interests involve social interaction and close relationships.
Marriage and Close Relationships Health and Psychological Well Being Social interaction Intimacy Emotion Regulation
Mical Raz
Charles E. and Dale L. Phelps Professor in Public Policy and Health · University of Rochester
Author of "What's Wrong with the Poor? Psychiatry, Race and the War on Poverty."
Foster Care and Adoptions Child Welfare Psychiatry Education Policy Race Culture and Ethnicity
Yasser Payne
Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice; Africana Studies · University of Delaware
Prof. Payne's research examines gun violence; policing and reentry; and educational inequality in street-identified populations.
Gun Violence Street Ethnography School Violence and School-To-Prison Pipeline Experiences With Police Ethnographic Field Research
Jerome Schultz
Clinical Neuropsychologist · Harvard Medical School
Experienced clinician and teacher. Captivating, informative speaker who makes the stress/learning connection with humor and wisdom.
The Connection Between Stress and Learning in Kids With Ld Adhd and Asperger Syndrome Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Children With Fragile Emotions and Challenging Behaviors. The De-Stress Model of Intervention for Children With Ld and Adhd The Myths and Realities of Inclusion
Tom Holt
Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University
Thomas J. Holt is an expert in Cybercrime, Cyberterror, and Information Warfare Researcher
Terror Malware Information Warfare Cybercrime Identity Theft
Karen Busby
Professor of Law & Director, Centre for Human Rights Research · University of Manitoba
Karen Busby teaches Constitutional Law, Gender and the Law, Human Rights and Administrative Law
Constitutional Law Human Rights Sexual Violence Assisted Human Reproduction Sex Work and Prostitution Law
Genevieve Weber
Associate Professor of Counseling and Mental Health Professions · Hofstra University
Dr. Weber is a licensed mental health counselor, with a specialty in LGBTQ inclusion/cyber-bullying and substance abuse/heroin addiction.
Addiction Substance Abuse Cyberbullying Homophobia LGBT Inclusion
Takahiro Soda
Assistant Professor/Medical Director · University of Florida
Dr. Takahiro Soda conducts clinical research in autism and neurodevelopmental disorders in adults, adolescents and children.
Integrating Genetics into Psychiatric Care Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Autism Spectrum Disorder
Angie Kennedy
Associate Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University
Angie Kennedy's research focuses on different types of victimization among adolescents and young adults.
Mental Health Partner Rape family violence Victimization Among Young Adults Victimization Among Children